En 17168 🎯 Simple
EN 17168:2021 (officially titled Railway applications — Platform barrier systems) is the comprehensive European standard governing the design, construction, and operation of platform screen doors (PSDs) and barrier systems at railway stations.
- Requirements for acoustic performance (squeal reduction)
- Lighter backing plates (aluminum composites for high-speed trains)
- Digital twin data format for brake pad geometry exchange (STEP AP 242)
: Guidelines for testing installations and ensuring long-term reliability. iTeh Standards Technical Annexes and Guidance en 17168
Accessibility: References EN 16584-1 to ensure high visual contrast and usability for persons with reduced mobility (PRM). Target Audience for Implementation en 17168
The standard applies to a wide range of transit systems, focusing primarily on: Metro and Tram/Light Rail: en 17168
